Tilton, Iowa
Tilton is an unincorporated community in Poweshiek and Keokuk counties, in the U.S. state of Iowa.[1]
Tilton, Iowa | |
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  Tilton  Tilton | |
| Coordinates: 41°30′35″N 92°21′09″W | |
| Country | United States |
| State | Iowa |
| Counties | Poweshiek, Keokuk |
| Townships | Deep River; Prairie |
| Elevation | 843 ft (257 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central (CST)) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-5 (CDT) |
| Area code | 641 |
| GNIS feature ID | 462243[1] |
History
Tilton was platted in 1884.[2] It was named for George W. Tilton, a railroad official.[2] Tilton's population was 27 in 1902.[3]
The post office in Tilton closed in 1931.[4]
References
- U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Tilton, Iowa
- Chicago and North Western Railway Company (1908). A History of the Origin of the Place Names Connected with the Chicago & North Western and Chicago, St. Paul, Minneapolis & Omaha Railways. p. 131.
- Cram's Modern Atlas: The New Unrivaled New Census Edition. J. R. Gray & Company. 1902. pp. 203–207.
- "Poweshiek County". Jim Forte Postal History. Retrieved March 30, 2015.
Municipalities and communities of Keokuk County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Keokuk County | |
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost town | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
Municipalities and communities of Poweshiek County, Iowa, United States | ||
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| Cities |  Map of Iowa highlighting Poweshiek County | |
| CDP | ||
| Unincorporated communities | ||
| Ghost towns | ||
| Footnotes | ‡This populated place also has portions in an adjacent county or counties | |
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